French Art Deco Ice Blue Opaline Bowl - Portieux Vallérysthal - 1920s

Rich in tradition and steeped in history, Vallerysthal is synonymous with exceptional glassmaking.

Its story began in 1707 when Duke Léopold of Lorraine authorised a glassworks at Plaine de Walsch, near the area now known as Vallérysthal. By the early 19th century, the region’s glass was celebrated for its quality, with innovations like the half-crystal and double-coloured, cut glass perfected under M. de Fontenay in 1833. In 1830, the glassworks relocated to Val de Valléry, taking its name from Baron Valléry, and evolved into the renowned Verrerie de Vallérysthal.

The 1872 merger with Verreries de Portieux further enriched the tradition, blending the skills of master glassmakers. Today, with over three centuries of heritage, the glassworks of Vallérysthal and Portieux continue to enchant collectors, combining ancestral craftsmanship with modern techniques.